Copyright, Plagiarism, and Fair Use
Copyright
Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines copyright as "the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (such as a literary, musical, or artistic work)" (2018) . Educational use is permitted for some resources but it is important to cite or ask for permission to gain access to the information. Remember to ALWAYS give credit to creator.
Materials that copyright laws protect include:
* Written Work
* Websites
* Computer software
* Media (art, designs, music, entertainment, film, production)
* Written Work
* Websites
* Computer software
* Media (art, designs, music, entertainment, film, production)
Plagiarism
Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines plagiarism as "to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source" (2018).
There are many websites that you can use to check for plagiarism and to help cite your sources correctly. A few of websites that may be helpful are listed below.
Fair Use
Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines fair use as "a legal doctrine that portions of copyrighted materials may be used without permission of the copyright owner provided the use is fair and reasonable, does not substantially impair the value of the materials, and does not curtail the profits reasonably expected by the owner " (2018).
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